What BMW car would you recommend for a DD? - BMW 3-Series Forum (F30 / F32)

FJS · 08-01-2011, 10:16 AM

What car or sav would you all recommend as a daily driver? To take in account, comfort, practicality, mpg (sort of), etc...

Thanks

Krozi · 08-01-2011, 10:21 AM

E90 328i.

CJ421 · 08-01-2011, 10:21 AM

Depends, depends, depends ... narrow down the question (route details, passengers, cargo involved, etc).

I think I could make a case for every BMW available right now - 128, 328, M3, etc - in some situation.

I Wanna go Fast! · 08-01-2011, 10:25 AM

535

Smooth, comfortable, enough power.

alms211 · 08-01-2011, 10:26 AM

F10 550

lilaznscboii · 08-01-2011, 10:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Krozi

E90 328i.

+1 That's the combo I have right now. E90 328 for DD and E92 M3 for weekends/track/fun

freshwhite335 · 08-01-2011, 10:31 AM

X5 35d

I Wanna go Fast! · 08-01-2011, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by freshwhite335

X5 35d

I do like the Diesel X5!~

FVM3 · 08-01-2011, 10:41 AM

E90 328i with no sport pack

Gkap · 08-01-2011, 10:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alms211

F10 550

x2

FJS · 08-01-2011, 10:51 AM

Fast responses and am sorry that I didn't narrow it down but here it goes:
City driving (daily)
Cargo (weekly grocery runs) and some small boxes
Passengers (mostly alone and maybe 1-2 occasional)

Too big of cars like the 550 are not being contemplated as it comes too close to the not DD.

The diesel family is worth looking into, X5 d but too big for a daily driver, maybe a 330d?

I'm looking for something comfortable yet as least attention getter of bimmers possible and that I don't have to get so mad about if they steal my emblem, tow hook cover, etc...

Does that help?

GOLFFRR · 08-01-2011, 11:04 AM

the 335D is an awesome car. Might be exactly what your looking for

Z K · 08-01-2011, 11:05 AM

128i is a great city car. Fun little car (6 cylinder RWD), easy to park in the city, good gas mileage and pretty quiet/comfortable.

Nine · 08-01-2011, 11:06 AM

Budget?

I really like the e90335i(x if you THINK need it), I've never driven a a 328. Here in the city a torqy comfort sedan like the 335i really shines and doesn't get too much attention. It may feel a little vanilla but very comfortable.

FJS · 08-01-2011, 11:16 AM

Thanks for the replies and agree that it would have to be without the M package, it can always be debadged as well, problem with the 335d or 335i is that they are obvious what they are. Maybe a 325 or 328.

How about a different brand but still Euro build?

James T. Kirk · 08-01-2011, 11:42 AM

535

Silver Standard II · 08-01-2011, 11:51 AM

Very happy with my set up and blessed to be able to have some a great pair of rides.

mkoesel · 08-01-2011, 12:06 PM

E9x M3

dibxna · 08-01-2011, 12:13 PM

i just drive my e90 m as the DD. weekend cars are in my sig (theyre classics so not so hot for DD).

I agree with the e90 328i. not insanely pricey but can pack 4-5 people in and has a trunk large enough for some luggage or other junk.

Ive seen others in snowy climates be all over an x3, i just cant shake my kind of 'eh' mentality of how it looks.

Team Plutonium · 08-01-2011, 12:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mkoesel

E9x M3

This.

saeedg48 · 08-01-2011, 12:20 PM

E90 M3 DCT

FJS · 08-01-2011, 12:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by saeedg48

E90 M3 DCT

Reason I posted was because I don't DD my M and was looking for some insight, diff opinions from people who don't DD their M's as well.

Thanks all for the replies, looks like the 328i could fill the void, what do you all think about an Audi A4?

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FJS Private First Class Drives: M Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Somewhere Posts: 135 iTrader: (0)	Fast responses and am sorry that I didn't narrow it down but here it goes: City driving (daily) Cargo (weekly grocery runs) and some small boxes Passengers (mostly alone and maybe 1-2 occasional) Too big of cars like the 550 are not being contemplated as it comes too close to the not DD. The diesel family is worth looking into, X5 d but too big for a daily driver, maybe a 330d? I'm looking for something comfortable yet as least attention getter of bimmers possible and that I don't have to get so mad about if they steal my emblem, tow hook cover, etc... Does that help?

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08-01-2011, 11:05 AM	#13
Z K Major Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: San Francisco Posts: 1,243 iTrader: (2) Garage List 2008 BMW E90 M3 [0.00]	128i is a great city car. Fun little car (6 cylinder RWD), easy to park in the city, good gas mileage and pretty quiet/comfortable.

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Nine Banned Drives: Not ZCP, FML. Join Date: May 2010 Location: DC, Miami, NYC Posts: 1,926 iTrader: (2)	Budget? I really like the e90335i(x if you THINK need it), I've never driven a a 328. Here in the city a torqy comfort sedan like the 335i really shines and doesn't get too much attention. It may feel a little vanilla but very comfortable.

08-01-2011, 11:16 AM	#15
FJS Private First Class Drives: M Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Somewhere Posts: 135 iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the replies and agree that it would have to be without the M package, it can always be debadged as well, problem with the 335d or 335i is that they are obvious what they are. Maybe a 325 or 328. How about a different brand but still Euro build?

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